Lead-from-the-front executive with extensive experience that includes supervising distribution of publishing house circulations, as well as hiring and allocating vehicles for transportation of published work. Extensive business management, budget preparation, financial analysis, and office management expertise. Successes include generating 10% increase in digital subscriptions, as well as overseeing implementation of several successful region-wide marketing campaigns that increased circulation. Skilled in maintaining effective independent contractor delivery force required to distribute products. Visionary change agent who builds and leads motivated teams to deliver organizational success in face of challenging economic conditions and shifting industry platforms.Director of Circulation | Ogden Newspapers Inc.* Reduced newsstand accounts receivable by 20% in first 3 months.Director of Distribution and Audience Development | Adams Publishing Co. of Ohio* Saved over $200,000 in annual distribution expenses by converting low density home delivery routes to exceptional dispatch mail delivery service in 4 markets. Reduced frequency of delivery from 5 days to 3 days at 4 locations. Implemented several different marketing campaigns throughout region.Regional Circulation Director | Civitas Media-Aim Media Midwest* Reduced distribution expense by $300,000 in 1 year. Implemented several successful sales initiatives at all locations throughout region. Mentored and encouraged circulation personnel to perform at high standard.Director of Audience Development | The Star Beacon/Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc.* Increased annual revenue $300,000 by coordinating distribution system with external publications. Reorganized distribution system to facilitate handling of off-site printing initiative. Reduced distribution expense by $130,000. Implemented all-access subscription package that combined print and digital subscriptions.
Listed skills include Auditing, Kiosk Vendor Coordination, Circulation Operations, Sales Tracking, and 16 others.